Empowering Kids, Part 3. A Conversation with Prenda Guide, Tara Larsen

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Ready to dive into another amazing microschool this week? Tara Larsen from Flagstaff, Arizona, shares her journey from public school parent to Prenda guide. Tara's microschool is a shining light of joyful learning.
Listeners will gain insights into how microschools maintain a learner-centered approach, allowing students to enter a flow state where engagement and curiosity lead to deeper learning experiences. The episode underscores the influence of modeling behaviors for children and challenges listeners to rethink generational teaching patterns. Discover how Prenda's culture empowers children to set and surpass their own learning goals, dispelling myths about student motivation while revealing surprising stories of growth and ambition.
In the final segment, Tara opens up about overcoming societal pressures and initial fears to embrace non-traditional education for her own children. She highlights the benefits of goal setting and autonomy, and the role of Prenda guides in creating magic through supportive and engaging educational spaces.
Learn more about the professional development opportunities for Prenda guides and the supportive community that encourages innovative educational approaches.

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About the podcast:
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.
Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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1. Empowered Learning in Micro Schools (00:00:00)

2. Maintaining Structure and Flexibility in Learning (00:13:10)

3. Fostering Passionate Learning Communities (00:17:49)

4. Empowering Students Through Goal Setting (00:25:47)

5. Building Empowerment in Educational Spaces (00:34:08)